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Volume 12, Issue 2
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March 2007 |
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This April is the 39th annual celebration of Fair Housing Month. This year's theme is: "Fair Housing: It's Not an Option ... It's the Law". Nationwide events are scheduled to honor the strides made to ensure all Americans have equal access to housing free from discrimination since the Fair Housing Act was signed in 1968. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago: Color Photos of the 1966 Freedom Movement
Two events on Thursday, March 29 at Seattle City Hall will celebrate the opening of the photo exhibition, “Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago -- Color Photos of the 1966 Freedom Movement.” Both events are free and open to the public. The exhibit will remain on display until Friday, April 13 during regular business hours at Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue (between Cherry and James St.) in downtown Seattle.
21st Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference: Building the Foundation for Fair Housing, Thursday, April 12, 2007 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
This conference has been designed to give housing professionals (from real estate brokers to onsite management), attorneys, and social service staff a strong understanding of fair housing laws, the ability to identify potential discrimination, and tools to develop policies in compliance with fair housing laws. Information is applicable to all housing transactions in the state of Washington.
April is Fair Housing Month
This is a time to celebrate the progress we've made in opening the doors of housing opportunity to everyone in this nation. It is also a time to acknowledge the fair housing challenges that still remain, and collectively commit to finding viable solutions to those challenges.
HUD Issues Guidance for Housing Providers on Serving Persons with Limited English Proficiency
On January 22, 2007, HUD published guidance in the Federal Register to assist housing providers in ensuring that people with limited English proficiency (LEP) have equal access to housing and related services. The guidance is available online.
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance News
NWFHA's mission is to eliminate housing discrimination in Washington through education, counseling, and advocacy. This article outlines some cases that NWFHA recently helped settle.
Fair Housing Center of Washington Recipient of Innovation Award
The Fair Housing Center of Washington was awarded the inaugural Innovation Award from The Nonprofit Center for its "Fair Housing: Understanding Your Rights" curriculum for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education classes.
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
- Mr. and Mrs. Lam see a "for rent" sign at the Sunset Apartments, where they'd like to live. Manager Watkins tells them he just rented the apartment. A few days later, they notice the sign is still posted. Did Watkins discriminate against them?
- Mrs. Stratton has owned and run her small apartment building for 20 years. She trusts her instincts about choosing residents, so she runs credit checks on any applicants who seem questionable to her. Is this discriminatory?
- Resident Walter Dawson, a member of the Tlingkit tribe, advises the owner of his complex that his neighbors have guests who frequently use negative language about Native Americans around him. He spoke to the neighbor, who says he can't control what his guests say. What should the owner do?
- Silver Springs Apartments have balconies that might be unsafe for a family with young children. The complex is near a busy intersection with no place for children to play. Can management alert applicants with families about these hazards?
- Mr. Clark, who has arthritis, uses a two-wheeled Segway to get around. When he applies for rental, manager Maxwell tells him that they permit wheelchairs but not these personal transportation devices. Is this discrimination?
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
The Washington State Fair Housing Update is a quarterly publication of Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Agencies and non-profit fair housing organizations. For more information, contact us:
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
206-220-5170 / 1-800-877-0246 / TTY 206-220-5185 / Website: www.hud.gov/offices/fheo
Washington State Human Rights Commission
360-753-6770 / 1-800-233-3247 / TTY 1-800-300-7525 / Website: www.hum.wa.gov
King County Office of Civil Rights
206-296-7592 / TTY 206-296-7596 / Website: www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre
Seattle Office for Civil Rights
206-684-4500 / TTY 206-684-4503 / Website: www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights
Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Department
253-591-5151 / TTY 253-591-5153 / Website: www.cityoftacoma.org/HRHS
Fair Housing Center of Washington
253-274-9523 / 1-888-766-8800 / TTY 253-274-9523 / Website: www.fhcwashington.org
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (Spokane)
509-325-2665 / 1-800-200-FAIR (3247) / Website: www.nwfairhouse.org
Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (Silverdale)
360-535-6115 / 1-800-693-7070509-325-2665 / Website: www.kccha.com
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